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As an artist, I mainly use the Internet to...
Get news and information
	45%
Promote or sell my work
	27%
Network and communicate with others
	27%
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How to Promote & Sell Your Art July 4th Weekend

What are you planning to do this holiday weekend? Party like everyone else? How about using it as an opportunity to further your career? As an "ARTrepreneur", you can use this extra day as a chance to get ahead.

How? By taking the time to follow these quick and easy activities to promote and sell your art. Then on Tuesday, when everyone else is recovering from too many margaritas, you will be one step closer to fulfilling your creative dream.

Half-Day Friday:	Online Marketing - Submit to these free artist directories.
Saturday:	Write or Re-visit your Artist Statement.
Sunday:	Organize and Build Your Mailing List - How to do it legally.
Monday:	List your work on Ebay - Here's How

Artist Spotlight

Allan Linder - "People see many things everyday, a tree, a sunset or the Brooklyn Bridge, I just try to remind them how beautiful it is."

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Breathing out Stage Fright
Practice these breathing exercises from the Yoga tradition to help deal with stage fright.

Learn to Sell Your Art
Learn the tricks of selling your art without feeling like a ´salesman´.

True Power Part 11: Working With Your Smarter Self
The only difference between ordinary humans and miracle workers is the capacity to believe. Empower your beliefs with the Working With Your Smarter Self Exercise.

FREE ways for Artists to Promote your Work Online
Free art web directories, artist galleries, search engine submissions and more.


Special Notices
Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2005 National Deadline: August 19, 2005 - Open to all artists age 18 and older. 60 painted and sculpted finalist portraits will comprise the lead exhibition for the Smithsonian Institution's National Art Gallery reopening. Winner receives $25,000 plus $5000 commission to create a portrait for the Gallery’s permanent collection...
Schweppes Photographic Prize 2005 International Deadline: July 22, 2005 - The National Portrait Gallery, London, is now accepting submissions for the Schweppes Photographic Prize 2005. Entry is open to photographers from around the world, aged 18 or over. £20,000, exhibition and tour awards...